The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18) vs. BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 43,700

€ 43,200

€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra is 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.6
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CSUD
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
▶ REPLAY
26.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
26.29 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1008 mi
Range
925 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
1008 mi
925 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft